EmploymentRoad rage man seeks job backFinancial analyst Guy Hallwright is seeking his job back or $600,000 in lost earnings after being dismissed following his conviction for running over a man.19 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan who drank wine before employment meeting fails to get job backA man who drank "at least" three bottles of wine before a meeting to discuss his employment future has lost a bid to win his job back.19 Dec 05:16 AM
New ZealandCity wages bill balloonsStaff numbers have risen by 840 in the past year and wages have gone from a forecast $513 million to $670 million in the first two years of the Super City.17 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFast-food giant pays in vouchersAn angry fast food worker says McDonald's offered him a $100 voucher, instead of paying him, to work on a film shoot for an advertisement.15 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionPeter O'Connor: Prepare for war as teachers make a stand for education2013 will see an escalation of an ideological war over the heart and soul of schooling in this country, writes Peter O'Connor.13 Dec 08:30 PM
EmploymentPort fined $40k for strike-breaking hirePorts of Auckland has been ordered to pay $40,000 for deliberately breaking the law by employing contractors during industrial action at the port.12 Dec 11:10 PM
LifestyleHow to ease the Xmas chaosIt's that time of year again. So much to do. Here's how to keep your cool during the silly season.12 Dec 03:25 AM
EmploymentMan loses case over blow-up alienA salesman who fell foul of his boss over a blow-up alien doll has been denied compensation.11 Dec 11:45 PM
EmploymentSacked govt worker wins job backA government employee who was sacked after she accessed client records of Facebook 'friends' has won her job back until a full hearing can be held next year.11 Dec 09:30 PM
New ZealandKingston Flyer for saleThe Kingston Flyer's owner has put the business up for sale, on the same day he suspended operations because of safety concerns.09 Dec 04:30 PM
EmploymentWinz worker justifiably fired - ERAA Winz employee who helped family members - including her ex-husband, sister and stepdaughter - get jobs was justifiably sacked, the ERA has found.04 Dec 03:48 AM
EmploymentChristmas is the season of lay-offsMore people lose their jobs in the lead-up to Christmas than in other times of the year, as employers take stock and plan for the year ahead.01 Dec 04:30 PM
Small BusinessCashing in on bad behaviour?Swearing at the boss might seem like fair grounds for sacking, but if things gets too hasty, it could get expensive.29 Nov 11:30 PM
EmploymentSacked supervisor: 'It's ruined my life'A supermarket worker sacked over non-payment for a loaf of banana bread she wanted to gift to a blind woman says the incident had "ruined my life".29 Nov 06:41 PM
EmploymentTime to sack the HR managerHuman resources should not be left to people in the HR department, says Lee Davies, country manager of courier and shipping firm FedEx NZ.27 Nov 04:30 PM
EmploymentMigrant chef paid boss $13k to keep jobA Chinese employer has to pay more than $46,000 after charging a migrant to work at a restaurant, and paying him only five times during eight months.25 Nov 10:30 PM
